CITY COUNCIL DEFENDS DEMOLITION OF TOWNHOUSE

Date Published: 18-Jan-2013

Galway city council says the destruction of a derelict building in the city took place because it was in a dangerous condition and urgent intervention was needed.

Last month, the council instructed the joint receivers, responsible for number 19 Forster street, to demolish the property in a safe and controlled fashion.

This was completed last week.

Environmental watchdog An Taisce says the 19th century townhouse was worthy of protection.